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Beardow Family History

Beardow Surname Meaning

see Beardall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beardow family from?

You can see how Beardow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beardow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Beardow families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Beardow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beardow families in 1891.
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What did your Beardow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beardow. 30% of Beardow men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Beardow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beardow were Insurance Agent and Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Chartered Masseur
    20%
  • Insurance Agent
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Machinist
    4%

What Beardow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beardow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Beardow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Beardow. For the veterans among your Beardow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardow lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Beardow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beardow in 1977 was 65, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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